ISLAMABAD - Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Gulzar Ahmed Sunday inaugurated the Allama Muhammad Iqbal Room and Pakistan Corner in the library of Al-Azhar University Jakarta.

The Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) who is currently on a four-day visit to Indonesia, accompanied by Justice Ejaz ul Ahsan, to participate in the 2nd Judicial Conference of Constitutional and Supreme Courts/Council of OIC Member/Observer States.

According to a statement issued by the Supreme Court, the inauguration event was held at the Al-Azhar University, Jakarta, which is one of the prestigious universities of Indonesia and was attended by the Rector of Al-Azhar University, faculty members and select students due to COVID-19 related restrictions in Indonesia.

In his opening remarks, Rector Al Alzar University Asep Syaifuddin welcomed the guests, expressed gratitude to the Government of Pakistan for the initiative and hoped that it would bring the youth of both the countries closer to each other.

In his remarks, Ambassador of Pakistan Muhammad Hassan explained the historic nature of brotherly relations between Pakistan and Indonesia.

Justice Ejazul Ahsan, in his remarks, thanked the government of Indonesia for the warm hospitality during the course of the visit.

He hoped that establishment of Pakistan Corner and Sir Allama Muhammad Iqbal Room at the university would provide an opportunity to Indonesian students to explore history and rich literary heritage of Pakistan and the thoughts and philosophy of Allama Muhammad Iqbal.

After the inauguration by Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Gulzar Ahmad, the dignitaries visited Pakistan Corner and Sir Allama Muhammad Iqbal Room.